Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation. Identify any trends and determine whether there is a causal event for any loss of productivity that may be compensable. Prove legal entitlement.

Compensation 54

Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

EPA’s direct final rule allowing the use of the new ASTM E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” to satisfy the requirements for conducting “all appropriate inquiries” to qualify for liability protections.

Site 120

Site Liability Compensation Legal 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. 10% are due to site related productivity issues, most of which could have been foreseen. 10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen. are all defined.

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Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

First-party insurance provides compensation directly to the insured individual or business, whereas third-party insurance provides reimbursement to another party when the insured person or business is liable for damages. First-party insurance provides compensation directly to the insured individual or business.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Compensation Claims 52

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

Unfortunately, people get hurt on job sites every day, so it’s something that always has to be top of mind. That’s pretty much every construction site where the building is above one story. The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance. Legal fees.

OSHA 52

OSHA Inspections Construction Safety 52

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 28, 2015

And the government should not take the rain falling on private property without just compensation. In point of fact, laws like the City of Tucson Ordinance 10597 of 2008 that require a minimum of 50% of water used for landscaping on new commercial properties be from collected rainwater on the site, may be the way of the future.

Albuquerque 120

Albuquerque Tucson Utah Maryland 120

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 28, 2015

And the government should not take the rain falling on private property without just compensation. In point of fact, laws like the City of Tucson Ordinance 10597 of 2008 that require a minimum of 50% of water used for landscaping on new commercial properties be from collected rainwater on the site, may be the way of the future.

Albuquerque 120

Albuquerque Tucson Utah Maryland 120

Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. Policies offered include general and professional liability, workers’ compensation, commercial auto, and tools and equipment. And they offer risk specialists to help your business minimize losses.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Compensation Construction 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. Workers compensation insurance. These damages would then have to be paid from the assets of your business. . Commercial umbrella insurance.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Here are some key aspects of Annual Updates to note for contractor safety and compliance: Purpose – To review changes to safety laws, regulations, and site requirements yearly. Staying current through the annual update is essential for contractors to legally and safely conduct work on regulated properties and projects.

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FAQ Contractors Management OSHA 74

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 11, 2016

Should someone I know well (an 18-year-old) sign a legal waiver document before going to work on a residential renovation site? The individual here is young adult and legally can make his own decisions. I told him, however, that he should not sign any legal waivers here.

Regulation 48

Regulation Legal Compensation Insurance 48

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

When you deal with construction claims, many believe that the largest component of any request for additional compensation is generally labor costs. A compensable loss in terms of labor productivity happens when the contractor uses more hours to complete a given unit of work than it would have used absent the intervening cause.

Products 48

Products Compensation Claims Schedule 48

Construction Law

JULY 7, 2021

Accelerating programmes will be difficult as long as Covid restrictions are applied to work on site, so playing catch up when programmes slip might not be the option that it used to be for the foreseeable future. This has been highlighted by Arcadis as the main cause of disputes last year, having only been the third main cause previously.

Risk 52

Risk Contract Management Maine 52

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. ” Agreed!

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Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Most likely none of the cost factors now required will have been budgeted for on previously awarded contracts and the list is formable; controlled access to sites, material delivery disruptions, temperature checks, two week quarantine, reduced labor force – both in the field and in the office, material shortages. Legal expense.

Estimating 60

Estimating Residential Insurance Commercial 60

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG’s members are committed to improving the quality of legal representation to those injured on the job or victims of occupational illness by superior legal education and by keeping informed of legislative and judicial proceedings. How long have you been with the group? Why did you get involved in helping injured workers?

Injury 49

Injury Compensation Insurance Employment 49

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Other reports that are typically offered include: EEO/Minority Compliance, Workers’ Compensation, Union Reporting, and the ability to create countless custom reports. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Construction Payroll. productivity. technology.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

He enjoys writing and sharing his insights on various legal blogs. This reduction in claims translated to savings of 26 percent in workers’ compensation costs in the four years following the inspections. Further, savings were realized in workers’ compensation claims as small as $2,000 US as well as much larger.

OSHA 59

OSHA Liability Employment Inspections 59

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. benefits, travel time, employee’s residence to job site, or vacation allowances are to be. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Workplaces like construction sites can be dangerous and accidents can happen in a few seconds time, and if an employee is not equipped well, then it can be life-threatening as well. On construction sites, hard hats are popular. When passing by a construction site, you can generally tell who is working by their hard helmets.

Injury 52

Injury Accidents Safety Risk 52

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

The following provisions are important: (a) Changes (including notice provisions); (b) Differing Site Conditions (including notice provisions); (c) Delays (including notice provisions); (d) Disputes (specifically required steps); and (e) Schedule. Prove legal entitlement.

Claims 48

Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

To really understand the differences between builder’s risk vs. general liability insurance for contractors, keep reading for a detailed breakdown of each type of insurance and its purposes on a job site. . What is builder’s risk insurance? Importantly, general liability — despite the word “general” — does not cover everything.

Liability 52

Liability Risk Insurance Contractors 52

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Roofing isn’t a one-person job; you’ll need, at least, two roofing contractors to work on a single site. If you have more projects, you’ll need to hire more workers to go to various working sites. 9) Legality and Taxes. Labor costs. Utility bills.

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Insurance Liability Legal Compensation 295

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 19, 2015

to excavate each cubic yard of rock from the site. Of course, that price was substantially lower than its actual cost to remove rock, but the Contractor based its bid on the assumption that the amount of rock actually on site would be considerably less than the unverified estimate indicated in the contract bid documents.

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Bidding Contractors Contract Site 48

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 19, 2015

to excavate each cubic yard of rock from the site. Of course, that price was substantially lower than its actual cost to remove rock, but the Contractor based its bid on the assumption that the amount of rock actually on site would be considerably less than the unverified estimate indicated in the contract bid documents.

Bidding 48

Bidding Contractors Contract Site 48

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

As such, different risks threaten different construction sites. Legal Risks. These legal binding documents detail how long the project would last and how much contractors would be paid. Legal risks can include situations wherein a breach of contract occurs. These processes must be relevant and easy-to-follow.

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

As such, different risks threaten different construction sites. Legal Risks. These legal binding documents detail how long the project would last and how much contractors would be paid. Legal risks can include situations wherein a breach of contract occurs. These processes must be relevant and easy-to-follow. .

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2019

I n order to attract new development, locations have to be prepared for it and have sites that are ready to hit the ground running. are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. States across the U.S.

Site 87

Site Iowa Georgia Wisconsin 87

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 22, 2018

As a result, superstructure contractor was delayed for 170 days while waiting for access to work site. In that case, the Owner issued a notice to proceed to the bridge superstructure contractor with knowledge that substructure work would not be completed on schedule.

Claims 48

Claims Contract Railroad Missouri 48

ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2012

Search our site: News. Whittemore rejected TBW’s legal argument for a new trial that asserted that he had erred by rejecting key evidence and lines of inquiry from the original trial. After the victory in court, HDR filed for compensation of $20 million in legal fees. 10 to discuss legal fees. Site Map |.

Tampa 46

Tampa Legal News Engineering 46

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

However, it’s important that when planning a holiday party, the excitement over its positive nature doesn’t get in the way of addressing the many safety and legal risks involved. Medical insurance and workers’ compensation premiums can also take a heavy hit. This is especially true when alcohol is a factor.

Safety 48

Safety Discrimination Legal Transportation 48

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 19, 2011

As many contractors know, starting a large construction project isn’t as simple as having your crew show up to the job site to begin work. There is a lot more involved in acquiring the appropriate permits, licensing and legal documents in order to be granted permission to start. Performance and payment bonds serve the same function.

Insurance 51

Insurance Compensation Claims Agreement 51

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. So dont say we didnt warn you. professional capacity."

Architecture 58

Architecture Illinois AIA Chicago 58

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 28, 2014

These are FICA (Social Security), SUI (State Unemployment Insurance), FUI (Federal Unemployment Insurance), WC (Worker Compensation) and others mandated by legislation and/or company operations. For the owner : Design fees, permits, land acquisition costs, legal fees, administration costs, etc.

Estimating 45

Estimating Equipment Bidding Profitability 45

Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 20, 2012

The original posting has been removed from the site. In my opinion, the best “employees” are not actually employees (both in the legal and practical sense). While the legalities were that I might have had a case in defence, she hired a lawyer. This is a one-sided war. I caught one of these scammers out early.

Employment 54

Employment Legal Commissioning Contract 54

FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

This total is made up of the medical costs resulting from an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. To simplify, indirect costs include everything that comes after the medical, legal, and compensation expenses. If more injuries are prevented, the price of direct costs will drop.

Safety 136

Safety Injury Compensation Accidents 136

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. So dont say we didnt warn you.

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Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40